Little Drifter Canberra vs Nesuto Canberra
Both are in Canberra, 20 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★★North Canberra
Little Drifter Canberra
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Apartment★★★★★North Canberra
Nesuto Canberra
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 20 m apart.
Choose Little Drifter Canberra if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Nesuto Canberra if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Little Drifter Canberra better than Nesuto Canberra?
- 1More guest reviews (1,268 vs 342), so the rating is more reliable×3.7
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 1999)+26y
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (294 vs 48 rooms)×6.1
Why is Nesuto Canberra better than Little Drifter Canberra?
- 1Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (48 vs 294 rooms)−246
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Little Drifter Canberra vs Nesuto Canberra: which hotel is better? | Little Drifter Canberra | Nesuto Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Location | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Beach access | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.2 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.2 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 1,268 +926 | 342 |
| Google rating | – | 3.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 264 |
| Rank in Canberra | top 63% +8% | top 71% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Distance to North Canberra centre | 1.9 km | 1.9 km |
| To the beach | 1.0 km | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 6.3 km | 6.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 294 | 48 |
| Floors | 3 | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 +26y | 1999 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 11 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
20 m apart
Little Drifter Canberra or Nesuto Canberra: common questions
Which is cheaper, Little Drifter Canberra or Nesuto Canberra?
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How far apart are Little Drifter Canberra and Nesuto Canberra?
The two hotels are 20 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score